Cost of Living in Bielefeld
Summary of cost of living in Bielefeld, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,785.4$ (3,282.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,088.9$ (944.3€), excluding rent.
- Bielefeld is 29.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bielefeld is, on average, 71.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.50 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.50 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.50 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.00 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.17 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.68 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.48 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.33 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.60 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.67 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.84 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.84 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.07 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.53 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.48 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.63 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.88 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.91 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.34 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.70 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.40 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.86 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 44.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.73 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,180.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,876.67 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 273.85 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 26.98 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 46.96 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 31.80 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 592.50 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,000.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 72.33 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.00 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 99.75 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 127.50 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 567.50 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 530.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 893.33 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,000.00 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 359.22 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 222.97 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,912.50 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 |
Prices in Bielefeld
This city had 234 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Last update: 4 November 2025
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"Don´t know". And, you left out two-bedroom apartments. You can also ask people where they lived before, and for how long.
Another idea is to ask if a person works and if "in-home", "in city area", "Distance from home", and do they "Drive", or
take "Public Transportation".
How can a person answer questions about subjects around owning a car if you don´t ask them if they have a car?
I think using my suggestions will help a lot with the accuracy of your surveys. For example, People over 60-80 stay in the homes,
and/or neighborhood, much more than 30-50-year-olds.